Patient's question:
Glanditis, apply erythromycin ointment for a week, now stopped for a few days. There is a layer of white film on the glans. Washed with water, except for eating a week during the medication period.Doctor's answer:
Do you have itching or pain? Balanitis can be classified into bacterial, viral, or allergic types. Based on your description, it is likely to be allergic balanitis, or it may be related to not cleaning promptly after stopping medication. Since I cannot conduct a face-to-face examination to fully understand your condition, if it is allergic, you can try using potassium permanganate solution (1:5000) for cleaning, applying hydrocortisone ointment externally, and taking oral antihistamines. However, this should be done under the guidance of a local doctor. Alternatively, you can go to a public hospital for a thorough examination, diagnosis, and treatment. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication and pay close attention to self-care in daily life.